鐔津文集 10.56

10.56

I state: The other day I was honored by your visit to my mountain hermitage. Having nothing with which to entertain you, I was overcome with shame and trepidation. Following that, you favored me with your fine verse, which was generous, weighty, and of lofty and elegant style. How could an obscure and rustic person like me match it? Without considering my own absurdity, I have forced myself to harmonize with it, only to court laughter from a master craftsman. In the summer dampness, please take good care of yourself. [Respectfully,] no further.